Sermons on Idle People:

The Games People Play - Life Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with abundant life.

The games people play - Life A LIFE WORTH LIVING Introduction: 1. I was in the summer of my Eighth grade year when my family moved to Huntsville, Alabama. The primary reason that we moved to Huntsville was the church. Mayfair Church of Christ was the largest congregation that I had ever seen, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Monopoly Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with wordly goods.

The Games People Play – Monopoly Intro: In 1923, nine of the worlds most successful financiers met at Chicago’s Edgewater Beach Hotel. Financially they held the world by the tail. Anything that money could buy was in their grasp. They were by all definitions rich. The members of this group ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Clue Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with the personality of God.

The Games People Play – Clue Recognizing God When I mention God what do you think about? DO you see: A Sheriff Who’s whole purpose is to catch you sinning so He can put you in jail? A Mechanic who’s so busy running the universe that he has no time for you? A Butler whose only purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Risk Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. Here we discuss if you can risk if God is a liar or does He tell the truth

The games People Play – Risk Does God really mean what He says? Introduction: I was at a Barnes and Noble book store in Nashville one day when I heard a young mother call to her young son. He looked to be about three and was standing at the top of the stairs making faces at his mom. She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Sorry Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Uno Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with unity.

The Games People Play – Uno Unity INTRODUCTION: 1. As Christians, we have a responsibility to maintain unity in the Church. ILLUSTRATION: A long time ago, a little child in an African tribe wandered off into the tall jungle grass and could not be found. The tribe searches all day, but could ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great People Need To Bathe

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005

Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Important People In The Church

Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the importance of people praying for the pastor and the church. It was adapted from John Maxwell’s book Partners In Prayer.

Tonight If I were to ask you who do you think the most valuable people in this church are, I’m sure we would have a vary of answers. Some would say, the givers. Those who sacrifice and give financially so the work of God continues to go forward. And I thank God for everyone who gives so faithfully ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Transformed People And Institutions Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 8 of 8 on Jesus preached during Lent with this message focusing on the transformative power in placing ones life in Jesus’ hands.

Jesus Transformed People and Institutions Sunday, April 28, 2002 TEXT: Mark 11: 15-17 Last week we completed a series on Celebrating Jesus. As I looked over the whole series and pondered the things that really drew people to Jesus, there is one that I think was missing on the list. I find it very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why People Follow Jesus

Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005

Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People To Meet & Lessons To Learn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

In Luke chapter 18 five people will teach us some pretty awesome lessons.

"PEOPLE TO MEET AND LESSONS TO LEARN" TEXT: LUKE CHAPTER 18 Today, we are going to be studying Luke chapter 18, and we are going to jump right into our text; because as the title for this message says, we have people to meet and lessons to learn. PRAY I. FIRST WE MEET A DEMANDING WIDOW WHO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching People For Jesus Strategy

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005

Getting all of the church involved in God’s work

REACHING PEOPLE FOR JESUS STRATEGY by George E. Crumbly MATTHEW 28: 18-20 Reaching People for Jesus Strategy April 17, 2005 AM Sheridan, Arkansas George E. Crumbly MATTHEW 28 INTRO: I am so glad that I went to the REACH Conference Tuesday at Little Rock First Church. It gave me a “SECOND” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

3 People Present Today

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 14, 2005

Here is a Sermon for Everyone Some sermons to convert the lost Some sermons to feed or correct believers This one’s for you

Three People Present Today 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 I. Introduction A. Here Is a Sermon for Everyone 1. Some sermons to convert the lost 2. Some sermons to feed or correct believers 3. This one’s for you B. Three Kinds of People 1. The natural man (v. 14) 2. The spiritual man (v. 15) 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Miracles For Real People Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today.

Part 1 - REAL MIRACLES FOR REAL PEOPLE Big Idea: The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today. 1. THE VIRGIN BIRTH/CONCEPTION (Matthew 1:18-25) a. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 b. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is sinless. 1 Cor 15:22; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God